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It depends on whether you ask a botanist or a cook.
The coronavirus is the buzzword of the year, but what's a virus and how does it spread?
Although popularized by a "paranormal consultant", the effect is real.
Neutrinos interact so weakly with matter and yet, are of vital importance in the processes that govern the Universe. This is the story of the ghost particle that haunts modern physics.
One Hindu proverb says that there are many paths up the mountain, all leading to the same place. Only fools waste their time insisting their path is the right one.
Is our immune system successful? It depends how you look at it.
A burning reminder of how mankind can drive species to extinction.
It's delicious -- that's the first thing you need to know.
A foray millions of years into the past.
This is a turning point for a gargantuan industry, but the environmental damage could be catastrophic.
Stars come in many shapes and flavors.
The crisis has laid bare the tendencies of authoritarian leaders and their disregard for human life.
Cellular respiration allows cells to harvest ATP from glucose. It has three steps called glycolysis, the Krebs cycle, and the electron transport chain.
Marie Curie's tale is one of sacrifice and suffering for science and of unparalleled dedication to unlocking nature’s secrets.
You won't explode or boil to death -- not before other more immediate threats kill you.
Room's a mess again? It's physics's fault.
You might have heard that inflation is related to the price of goods and services, but why does it occur and how does it affect our everyday life?
Data from New York is making US trends look better than they are.
Not only did the country keep COVID-19 under control, but its economy is doing great.
Before we dig into the details, here are a few quick fixes to get rid of that extra moisture on your glasses: wet glasses with water, and then lather just a little bit of soap on the lenses (real soap, not the bath cream or stuff like that). The soapy layer should stop fogging; place […]
It was the year 1347 when Genoese traders unwittingly brought a new disease from Asia to the ports of Europe. It was called the Pestilence initially, ultimately being known as the Black Death or the Black Plague. The pandemic lasted for four years until 1351, and killed between 75 and 200 million people. At the […]
So shiny.
Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in an object.
Want to make a small, green, lifestyle choice? Use soap bars instead of liquid.
The robustness and potential of this type of nuclear fuel gives new hopes of clean and safe nuclear power.
Sweeping the dirt under the rug won't cut it anymore. Here's what research says about what works and what doesn't to curtail police violence.
Ask every black man and woman in the USA and they're likely to tell you the same thing.
ADHD is more complex than the stereotype of loud, insubordinate, and restless children.
You thought Russia was the only place with mysterious cases of "pneumonia"?
Chlorinated water itself is probably not a risk -- but we shouldn't rush to open swimming pools.
There has never been a better opportunity to cut car traffic and pollution.
Swedish officials stand by their approach, but so far, things don't look too good.
Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle is more than a mathematical quirk, a handy guiding principle, or the inspiration for some really nerdy t-shirts. It is intrinsic to nature, weaved into the fabric of all matter. Together we take a trip to ZME labs to use some everyday objects to demonstrate how nature tells us “you can’t have it all.”
Copper has long known to be effective at killing viruses. So why don't we use it more?
Although the evidence is incomplete, it is substantial enough to warrant the widespread usage of face masks.
In addition to the South Korea and the Iceland, a number of countries have successfully handled the outbreak so far.
There is limited evidence that beards make men more attractive. Instead, it's likelier that beards signal dominance to other men.
Several countries have expressed intentions to issue "immunity passports". This raises unprecedented ethical concerns.
Evidence is increasingly suggesting that young children are not playing an important role in the spread of disease.
It's an important moment in our fight against the pandemic.
Many of us may end up using this app to help control the outbreak. Here's how it works.
Contact tracing apps could help us trace chains of infection as we relax lockdown, but there are many concerns.
It isn't hyperbole to say, the survival of our species may depend on a sucessful method of preventing an asteroid impact.
Demand for plant-based meat is soaring amid coronavirus woes.
It's hard to imagine a responsible reopening of society without the widespread use of protective equipment.
The things we say can shape the lives of others. Especially if you're a leader.
Though we take it for granted, their collective work has left the world a better place for us all.
Sometimes COVID-19 symptoms can overlap with those for the cold or allergies.
Whether it's understanding the spread of the contagion or understanding when it's time to relax lockdown, sewage water might hold answers.
The tale of physics’ most famous cat is one that is familiar to many, but what is the inside story of the feline so demanding it requires its own Universe, and how does it illustrate the 'weirdness' of the quantum world?
